Centre on Aging

Student opportunities

University of Manitoba students interested in gerontology can access a number of resources and supports offered by the Centre on Aging, and access several training opportunities to enhance their aging credentials.

Programs of study

The Centre on Aging is not a teaching unit, but supports education in gerontological and aging-related areas. The University of Manitoba offers opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. These programs are managed by units other than the Centre on Aging.

Students Targeting Aging Research (STAR)

The Centre on Aging hosts the Students Targeting Aging Research (STAR) group. Any UM student is invited to attend and take part in meetings.

Experience Record

UM students have two options available to them for getting recognition for their participation in university-approved activities on their Experience Record during the current academic year for the following aging related activities.

  • Students who complete 10 approved hours of attending STAR meetings and volunteering at the Annual Spring Research Symposium will be eligible to receive the STAR Volunteerism and participation credit on their Experience Record.
  • Students who attend a minimum of 6-one hour Centre on Aging approved aging related events and complete a reflection form will receive recognition for the Knowledge development in aging on their Experience Record.

Student job opportunity

Find out about student job opportunities at the Centre on Aging

The Centre on Aging will be hiring two students to work during the summer. 

To apply for either of these positions, students must be eligible for the Work Study program. Visit their Web site for eligibility requirements.

Student Research Assistant (History): Job #77220

Download position #77220 details (PDF)

This position is ideal for an independent minded, highly organized student whose work will summarize the Centre on Aging’s history, which dates back to 1982. The student will work with the Centre on Aging’s archival materials which are currently organized electronically. Some archiving of materials may be required. There will be many opportunities for further training and networking for those students interested in aging. The student will work on the Fort Garry campus and will have easily accessible supervision.

Student Research Assistant (Geriatrics/Gerontology Education): Job #77287

Download position #77287 details (PDF)

This position is ideal for an independent minded, highly organized student whose work will gather information about current education in geriatrics and gerontology in degree programs at the University of Manitoba. There will be many opportunities for further training and networking for those students interested in aging. The student will work on the Fort Garry campus and will have easily accessible supervision.

How to apply

Interested students can apply by emailing Nicole Dunn directly with your cover letter and resume. The job postings will close on April 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Consider a career in aging

Explore various option on what aging-related careers are available. Students interested in learning about aging-related opportunities in the areas of education and career opportunities are welcome to talk to us about these upcoming opportunities.

  • Why a career in aging?

    Aging-related careers are the fastest growing in the world right now. Working with older people can be a very rewarding career, whether you are pursuing a career in the medical field, as a social worker, resource coordinator, researcher, financial/retirement planning, travel agent, or marketing. Media outlets such as the Toronto Star, Stria Network have highlighted the career opportunities in the field of aging.

    Statistics Canada identified in their demographic projections that one in five Canadians should be aged 65 and older in 2024. As the population grows older, so too does the opportunity to work with older people.

Student career resources

Career Services assists all University of Manitoba undergraduate and graduate students with career planning and job search questions.

Every year, the GSA hosts a Careers in Aging week. The GSA has a number of videos, documents, and resources available online to help you explore various aging related careers.

The American Psychological Association developed a guide, Exploring Careers in Aging, to help students think about careers in aging that might best match your personal interests.

Student interest groups on aging

The Student Connection–Connexion Étudiante (SC-CÉ) is a national network for students interested in aging issues. The SC-CÉ is organized by student members of the Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG).

The National Geriatric Interest Group (NGIG), is the student group of the Canadian Geriatrics Society. The NGIG seeks to improve the medical care of older Canadians through the promotion of geriatric education and by providing financial and mentorship resources to Canadian medical students interested in the care of older adults.

Aging-related career videos

The NGIG produced a video, Career routes in seniors’ care, describing careers in Geriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Care of the Elderly for medical students with an interest in working with older adults.

Get involved

The Centre on Aging is an interdisciplinary unit at the University of Manitoba. We provide support to students interested in aging through various opportunities.

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Contact us

Centre on Aging
338 Isbister Building
183 Dafoe Rd
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

coaman@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8754
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm